NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Waymo LLC - Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus
Published: December 8, 2025Recall ID: 25E084000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian.
Product Description & Identification
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) operating a software version prior to the November 5, 2025 release. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.
Affected Products
Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus |
| Nhtsa id | 25E084000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E084000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
| Defect summary | Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) operating a software version prior to the November 5, 2025 release. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended. |
| Corrective action | Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025. |
| Consequence summary | Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian. |
| Potentially affected | 3067 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |